Market overview

• The market for impact investing in Australia has tripled to A$20bn
• ICMA releases Sustainability Linked Bond Principles, updated Social Bond Principles and Guidance Documents

Selected recent deals

• International Finance Corp taps $A Social Bond for 4th time
• National Housing Finance and Investment Corp issues 3rd Social Bond
• NZ Green Investment Finance announces first financing

• Transition bonds return for SNAM and Castle Peak Power

Investor and market news

• EC Proposes RWA Discount for Green Loans
• NZ’s Accident Compensation Corp aims to halve carbon intensity
• Minerals Council outlines climate strategy
• Sustainalytics launches Transition Bond Second Party Opinions